Thirty-eight cases of botulism poisoning have been recorded in England in the last six weeks after cosmetic procedures suspected to have involved the use of unlicensed Botox-like products, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. Botulism is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Cases have been recorded in … Read more
July 19, 2021 More than 100 people were contaminated over the weekend because of a chemical leak at the Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown water park in Spring, TX., TV station KPRC reported, citing local health officials. First responders decontaminated most of the people at the site. Thirty-one people were taken to area … Read more
Ex-pupils caught up in the infected blood scandal decades ago will give evidence at an inquiry. Source link
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — More than two dozen types of animals that are often in close contact with people may be at risk of coronavirus infection, a new study suggests. This could threaten some endangered species and harm certain types of farms. In addition, some animals may act as reservoirs for … Read more